About the position
Senior Asset Manager
Market-related Salary
Cape Town, Western Cape
A renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Asset Manager with expertise in the commercial management of utility-scale solar and/or wind projects to join our expanding asset management team. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of assets, currently comprising a 150MW utility-scale project under construction and an operational C&I portfolio of 35MW with
16 assets across the country. The responsibilities encompass managing all commercial aspects of these assets from Financial Close through Construction and Operations with specific emphasis on risk mitigation. Additional assets are anticipated to be incorporated into this portfolio over time.
Responsibilities
Technical
?Oversee the administration of the portfolio’s funding vehicles and project companies, managing accounting, legal, financial, insurance, and tax functions.
?Administer and enforce project, corporate, and finance legal agreements.
?Supervise construction drawdowns from debt and equity providers.
?Ensure timely debt repayments and equity distributions.
?Provide regular reports to shareholders and lenders on both construction and operational assets.
?Assess a spectrum of commercial, financial, environmental, social, and technical issues, taking necessary actions with input from relevant team members.
?Assess project risks and implement appropriate mitigations.
Administrative/Operational
?Handle a multitude of legal and compliance matters across various projects and project companies.
?Ensure compliance with financial covenants in finance agreements.
?Interpret and maintain complex project finance models.
?Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of project and holding companies as required.
?Coordinate audits for project companies and funding vehicles in conjunction with the finance team.
?Drive operational efficiency in projects and business processes.
Desired Skills:
- Asset Management
- Project Finance
- Renewable Energy Solutions
About The Employer:
Renewable Energy IPP in Cape Town.
